Students may choose to purchase their own copyfrom an outside book store, borrow a copy from former students or a public library, or they may puchase a copy from the Nordonia Middle School bookstore for $5.00.
Finish Study Guide and Story Map for “Rikki-tikki”
Prepare for Unit Test over "Rikki" next Monday, 9/24
Complete pages 24-27 in Word Wisdom—It’s a review for Unit 1 Parts 1-3.
WW Pgs 24-27 due Wednesday
Unit 1 Test (over Parts 1-3) this Thursday.
Optional to complete Definitions/Study Page for Unit 1 words, distributed Friday 9/14
Tuesday, 9/18 Learning Target: “I will…”
Edit grammatical errors (including correct word usage, spelling, punctuation and capitalization) using proper editing marks.
Respond to literal and higher level-thinking questions to show comprehension (understanding) of "Rikki-tikki-tavi" and its plot
Restate the question when providing a formal, well thought-out response to a posed question, providing specific details from the text as support.
Procedure:
Bell work: MUG Shot in Grammar section of binder/folder notes.
Continue/finish “While You Read” Study Guide (Check Study Guide answers HERE)
Unit Test over Rikki-Tikki-Tavi – Monday, September 24th
Finish Posters
Watch "Rikki-tikki-tavi" cartoon??
Have a copy of Crash by Jerry Spinelli in class on Wednesday, September 26th
Students may choose to purchase their own copyfrom an outside book store, borrow a copy from former students or a public library, or they may purchase a copy from the Nordonia Middle School bookstore for $5.00.
Week of September 17-21
Monday, 9/17
Learning Target:
“I will…”
- Browse and/or purchase books based on my interest to read for enjoyment
Procedure:- BOOK FAIR IN MEDIA CENTER TODAY!!!!! (30 minutes) Bring cash or check. Refer to "Sneak Peak" pamphlets given out on Friday 9/14.
- Assign Word Wisdom pages 24-27 due Thursday.
- Finish reading “Rikki-tikki-tavi”
- Add to/complete “While You Read” Study Guide (begins on page 2 of attachment)
HW:Tuesday, 9/18
Learning Target:
“I will…”
- Edit grammatical errors (including correct word usage, spelling, punctuation and capitalization) using proper editing marks.
- Respond to literal and higher level-thinking questions to show comprehension (understanding) of "Rikki-tikki-tavi" and its plot
- Restate the question when providing a formal, well thought-out response to a posed question, providing specific details from the text as support.
Procedure:- Bell work: MUG Shot in Grammar section of binder/folder notes.
- Continue/finish “While You Read” Study Guide (Check Study Guide answers HERE)
- Begin “After You’ve Read” and Story Map.
HW:Wednesday, 9/19
Learning Target:
“I will …”
- Apply knowledge of literary terms and figurative language to our story, finding specific examples from the text
- Work in groups to create a display of character traits using details from the text as support
Procedure:- Check completion of Word Wisdom pages 24-27. Correct answers together.
- Discuss “After you’ve read” questions, answers (CHECK YOUR ANSWERS HERE).
- Complete plot diagram (Check your answers again with the plot diagram answers HERE).
HW:- PLEASE PURCHASE/OBTAIN CRASH BY NEXT WED, 9/26
- Continue reviewing Unit 1 words for Unit test.
- Unit 1 test tomorrow
- Prepare for Unit Test over "Rikki" next Monday, 9/24
Thursday, 9/20Learning Target:
“I will…”
- Demonstrate mastery of all Unit 1 words
- Work in groups to create a display of character traits using details from the text as support
Procedure:- Take Unit 1 Post-test (over all 30 words)
- Finish Plot Diagram notes
- If time, discuss Rikki-tikki-tavi Character Poster Project>
- Explain directions, objectives, grading and other expectations
- Put students into groups
- Choose/Assign characters
HW:Friday, 9/21
Learning Target:
“I will …”
- Work in groups to create a display of character traits using details from the text as support
Procedure:- Begin/Continue Character Poster Projects
- Study for Monday’s test over “Rikki-tikki-tavi”
HW:Next Week: